Dialysis Registered Nurse

Perform hemodialysis treatment procedures and provide specialized registered nursing care in accordance with state law Use assessment, technical, collaborative, documentation, and leadership skills daily Recognize patient changes during dialysis, adjust therapy as necessary, respond to emergencies, and notify the nephrologist when required Perform thorough patient assessments and document patient responses to renal failure and treatments Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans using a team approach Assume primary nurse responsibilities as directed Communicate significant information clearly and accurately and act as a liaison between the head nurse, staff, and patients Complete accurate and thorough documentation and paperwork during each shift Verify the accuracy of treatment orders Perform unit operations including setup, reuse, trash removal, water checks, opening and closing, mixing bicarbonate and acid baths, cleaning machines and stations, and bath distribution Administer medications as ordered and educate patients and staff on safe dosage and medication effects Obtain laboratory specimens, perform routine tests, and follow up on abnormal findings Delegate responsibilities and follow through on delegated tasks Assume day-to-day Charge Nurse functions when the Charge Nurse is absent Educate patients about their disease and treatment Follow infection-control policies and participate in CPR as needed Participate in Quality Assurance, IDT, QAPI committees, training, continuing education, and performance-improvement projects Report concerns, errors, near misses, complaints, grievances, and improvement opportunities Develop or participate in in-service education and assist with staff orientation Maintain patient, employee, and company confidentiality Prepare daily dialysis logs, shift setups, laboratory reports, and supply orders Maintain a clean environment, check and respond to company email, and maintain regular attendance and punctuality Perform other assigned duties Report to the Unit Leader Requirements Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent Current RN License for New York Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within three months of hire Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and satisfactorily communicate in English One year of Hemodialysis RN experience required; two to three years preferred Experience must be within the past two years Strong technical/computer proficiency with laptops, tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc. Comprehensive background check required after an offer for employees working in this position Ability to continually stand and frequently bend, walk, twist, crouch, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds Ability to work the full schedule, which may range from five to fifteen hours per day, based on unit requirements Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Hemodialysis Treatment Procedures and patient care management, with strong skills in assessment, documentation, and communication. Capable of leading nursing teams and ensuring compliance with state laws and infection control policies. Highest-signal resume keywords Hemodialysis RN Experience Current RN License for New York CPR Certification Patient Care Plan Development Technical/Computer Proficiency Hard Skills Patient Assessment Medication Administration Emergency Response Documentation Accuracy Laboratory Specimen Collection Quality Assurance Participation Charge Nurse Functions Infection Control Policies Patient Education Technical Proficiency with Laptops Soft Skills Communication Skills Leadership Skills Team Collaboration Delegation Skills Problem-Solving Skills Certifications & Qualifications Current RN License for New York CPR Certification Industry Keywords Dialysis Treatment Patient Care Nephrology In-Service Education Quality Assurance Patient Confidentiality Tools & Technologies Outlook Excel PowerPoint Word SharePoint #J-18808-Ljbffr